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5 Escudos Trial
| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1972-1974 |
| Value | 5 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1977) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arms with date below, "PROVA" stamped in field
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
PROVA
1974
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Escudos (Trial) 1972-1974 from Angola made of Copper-nickel is that it was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the modernist movement in Portugal. The coin features a unique blend of traditional African motifs and modernist styling, making it a distinctive and highly sought-after collector's item.
